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Standing Virgin Holding the Christ Child

1475–1546
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Standing Virgin Holding the Christ Child
  • Artist: Gaudenzio Ferrari (Italian, Valduggia 1475/80–1546 Milan)
  • Date: 1475–1546
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, highlighted with white, on blue paper; squared in red chalk
  • Dimensions: 11-7/16 x 4 in. (29.0 x 10.1 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971
  • Object Number: 1972.118.251
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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